Fragrance comparison

Dieciocho vs Gran Ballo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,880 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dieciocho

MARIA CHER.

4.03189 votes

Rank #14,825 HoneySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Gran Ballo

Xerjoff

3.761,691 votes

Rank #5,059 White FloralCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dieciocho takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dieciocho
Choose it for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Gran Ballo
Choose it for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dieciocho4/7

Gran Ballo3/7

Ratings & consensus: Dieciocho
Community sentiment: Dieciocho
Longevity: Gran Ballo
Sillage & projection: Gran Ballo
Value for money: Dieciocho
Versatility: Dieciocho
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gran Ballo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DieciochoMARIA CHER.

Gran BalloXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 1,691 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerDieciochoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

43%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

189 votes

27%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,691 votes

Category winnerDieciochoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGran Ballo

SillageGran Ballo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerDieciochoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

sweet91%

caramel83%

citrus74%

white floral65%

animalic56%

white floral100%

caramel90%

sweet80%

vanilla70%

amber60%

lactonic50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both caramel, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaOrangeTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyOrange BlossomPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelBeeswaxPatchouli

Top

Red BerriesTangerine

Heart

GardeniaJasmineHoney

Base

CaramelVanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Tangerine, Honey and Caramel. Durations are only published for Dieciocho, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer23

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDieciochoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex1

Women99

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews113

Category winnerGran BalloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MARIA CHER. Dieciocho wraps you in a comforting cloud of warm honey, bright citrus, and golden caramel. The fragrance opens with an immediate burst of sweet tangerine and juicy orange balanced by creamy white gardenia petals. As the initial brightness settles, thick golden honey takes center stage alongside soft peach…

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Gran Ballo by Xerjoff opens with tart red berries and bright tangerine before melting into creamy gardenia and honeysuckle-toned jasmine. Rich caramel and warm vanilla blanket the base, giving this spring white floral a sweet gourmand finish. It suits warm afternoon brunches and breezy summer dates where you want a pl…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dieciocho or Gran Ballo?

Dieciocho takes 4 of 7 categories. Dieciocho is rated 4.03/5 from 189 votes; Gran Ballo is rated 3.76/5 from 1,691 votes. Choose Dieciocho for a honey and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Gran Ballo for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dieciocho or Gran Ballo?

Gran Ballo lasts longest (Gran Ballo 66/100, Dieciocho 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dieciocho or Gran Ballo?

Gran Ballo projects furthest (Gran Ballo 59/100, Dieciocho 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dieciocho and Gran Ballo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Tangerine, Honey and Caramel.

Is Dieciocho or Gran Ballo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gran Ballo is the stronger pick. For winter, Dieciocho is the stronger pick. Dieciocho suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dieciocho and Gran Ballo?

Dieciocho has top notes of Gardenia, Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Honey, Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Caramel, Beeswax and Patchouli. Gran Ballo has top notes of Red Berries and Tangerine, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Honey, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.